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Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story

Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story

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BiographyGeneral Juvenile Nonfiction

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ISBN13: 9798855125344
Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Published: Apr 5 2022
Pages: 40
Language: English
A prisoner gardens his way to freedom in this inspiring picture-book biography.

When Elliott Michener was locked away in Alcatraz for counterfeiting, he was determined to defy the odds and bust out. But when he got a job tending the prison garden, a funny thing happened. He found new interests and skills--and a sense of dignity and fulfillment. Elliott transformed Alcatraz Island, and the island transformed him.

Told with empathy and a storyteller's flair, Elliott's story is funny, touching, and unexpectedly relevant. Back matter about the history of Alcatraz and the US prison system today invites meaningful discussion.

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